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I want to live life like I used to dream life could be...I have finally decided that it is time to start doing what I've always wished I did: write. Bear with my rough starts, I'm a novice, but my passion is real.

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Personal regret: 1 of 32
"Just be yourself," "Don't try to be someone you're not," or how about "act natural." Those little catch phrases were brandied about so often from the outside, that I actually believed most people know themselves and should appreciate it. It made me feel lonely to not KNOW about myself-WHO I was or wanted to be."I know what i... More..
Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes Recipes: Pasta and chicken: 1 of 9
It can't just be me, right? When you are presented with Parmesan chicken and you see the chicken but no Parmesan unless you add it, aren't you thinking it's a misnomer? So, I decided to create a recipe for Parmesean Chicken that includes BOTH of the title ingredients. Want to try it? Here's the recipe:INGREDIENTS: 2 boneless,... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: I'm not your victim: 6 of 43

How is it that you outshine those whose shadows you claim to dwell in?By the script you weave, of course, painting pictures of a beautiful saint in everyone's eyesPerpetual victim of even your given or self-imposed nicknamesRomantic star of the show beneath your eyelidscasting the rest of us, not as supporting cast,no, but as... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 33 of 207
Really? Could it be so simple to choose an entire category of domesticated animals over another? Reminiscent of shopping for, say, a computer-PC or Mac? Perhaps a little more complex, like-sushi or tandoori for dinner? Nah, not even that does it justice.Pets are as varied as one human to another-either cats or dogs or birds o... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A day in my life: 63 of 390
Like dice through an hour glasssclerosis travel my spine and settle in my brainInsomnia prescribed by my fear as thoughA watchful eye will stave off scarsAnd delay awaking to the new challenge the dawn may bringPain medication is second in line only to caffeine for my affectionLife may have lost its charm,But lucid, pain-free... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing How to cope with stress in your life: 2 of 12
Stress, like another s' word I can think of, happens. It happens at home, at work, and if our burdens are especially great, it even happens in our quiet moments. What is stress? That knotted pile of butterflies in the stomach reminding you of impending change, occurring change, things that need to be done, corrected, schedule... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes What makes good music?: 10 of 54
What makes good music? Whatever keeps us listening...although I've met my share of people who feel they have a right to tell me what I SHOULD like and shouldn't like. I have been lectured about liking a few Jewel songs, about not liking a Doors song, about liking another Doors song, about liking Rush, about not having a Who a... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Coffee: 5 of 24
Ever heard the saying, hell hath no fury like a woman scorned? Yeah, I think this phrase was perpetuated because they haven't seen ME without coffee. Even writing the phrase me without coffee makes me want to rain down a little brimstone. I know, I know addiction is a dirty word. But, well, there are worse things: like, not h... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Being invisible: 18 of 75
DOUBT the evidence of the invisiblethe substance of hopeis locked away in a wooden box sealed by bloodthat was meant to cover you...cover meor lock me away before I destroy the evidenceand all the substanceburn you on a front lawn in flamesthe ignorance igniting youignite me and blow away my ashesbefore they spread over those... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Don't ask: 54 of 176
An apology? DON'T ASK...This is like TV but I'm watching from the insideSo that the view isn't distorted by a failing left eyeAnd though I feel that pain, I know it can't be meNo, that's not meWho gets so hot I've always been the cold typeOr me that is so tired I can stay up all night and go all dayNo, that's not meWho forgot... More..